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Definition stand in British English

stand verb

verb
/stænd/
1

to have your body in an upright position supported by your feet

Example

The train was full and we had to stand all the way to Edinburgh.

Example

Mrs Carter was standing by the open window.

Example

The man standing behind him spoke.

Example

He was standing with his back to her.

Example

He stood looking at them in silence.

Example

The children stood and watched.

Example

They all stood still and listened to the sound coming from outside.

Example

Stand still and let me brush your hair.

Synonyms and related words
stand sit up stand up
1.1

to stand and be unable to move because you are reacting in a particular way to something

Example

She stood transfixed as the man lurched unsteadily across the busy road.

Synonyms and related words
stand sit up stand up
2

to move from sitting or bending down into an upright position

Example

The whole courtroom stood as the judge entered.

Synonyms and related words
stand sit up stand up
3

to put your foot on or in something by accident

Example

He apologized for standing on my foot.

Example

I just stood in something disgusting.

Synonyms and related words
walk wander stroll
4

if an object or building stands somewhere, it is in a particular position

Example

His statue stands in the city square.

Example

Their house stood at the top of a hill.

Synonyms and related words
occupy set exist
4.1

to put an object or a person somewhere in an upright position

Example

Stand the bookcase against the far wall.

Synonyms and related words
put place position
4.2

if something such as a building is standing, it has not been destroyed

Example

The ancient family home is still standing.

Example

Only a few homes were left standing after the earthquake.

Synonyms and related words
go on go along persist
4.3

used for talking about the state or condition of a building or object

Example

The house stood neglected for nearly 100 years.

Example

The old factory now stood empty.

Example

Several ships are standing idle in the port as the dock strike continues.

Synonyms and related words
state condition composition
5

if a car, train, plane etc stands somewhere, it remains there without moving, waiting to be used

Example

Luckily, the train was still standing at the platform.

Synonyms and related words
remain stay wait
6

to be a particular height

Example

Their father stands well over six feet.

Example

The structure stands 40 metres high.

Synonyms and related words
bottomless the bowels of something come down
7

to be in a particular situation or state

Example

As it stands, the law doesn't allow local government to take such action.

Example

How do negotiations stand at the moment?

Example

He might seem rude, but at least you know where you stand with him.

Synonyms and related words
join in participate involve
8

to behave in a particular way

Example

He stood aloof from the daily operations of the office.

Example

We stand ready to sign any reasonable agreement that you produce.

Example

So long as we all stand together, we'll win.

Synonyms and related words
think believe in say
9

if something such as an offer, a law, or a record stands, it remains in existence or use

Example

Her world record has stood for nearly 20 years.

Example

Tell him my offer still stands.

Synonyms and related words
maintain withstand stabilize
10

to be willing to accept something that someone does

Example

I can't stand his lies any more.

Example

I won't stand any more arguing from you.

Example

How can you stand all that noise?

Example

I won't stand them interrupting me all the time.

Synonyms and related words
will volition volunteer
11

to have a particular attitude or view about a person or subject

Example

Where does the Prime Minister stand on this issue?

Synonyms and related words
think believe in say
12

to be good or strong enough not to be badly affected or damaged by something

Example

These are plants that do not stand the cold well.

Example

I didn't think these boots would stand the strain of such a long walk.

Synonyms and related words
maintain withstand stabilize
13

to take part in an election as a candidate (=someone who people vote for). The American word is run

Example

She's not intending to stand at the next election.

Example

He'll be standing as the candidate for Falkirk West.

Synonyms and related words
campaign canvass run
14

if a liquid stands, it is still and does not flow

Example

soil where water stands in the winter

Synonyms and related words
break burst cast up
15

if a food, drink, or mixture stands, nothing is done to it so that its flavours can develop and become stronger

Example

Leave the mixture to stand for 20 minutes.

Synonyms and related words
bake barbecue baste
Example

Two men were left standing guard over the prisoners.

Example

No one would stand bail for him.

Example

He could not leave the country unless the Embassy stood surety for him.

Synonyms and related words
do perform conduct
17

to buy something for someone, especially food or drink

Example

I'll stand you a cup of coffee if you've no money.

Synonyms and related words
disburse spend pay
18

to leave something unchanged; to let something remain in place

Example

The U.S. Supreme Court let stand a California law that bans licensed therapists from working with children to change their sexual orientation.

Definition stand in British English

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